Postlethwaite is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Billy Postlethwaite (born 1989), English actor
- Claire Postlethwaite, New Zealand mathematician
- Harvey Postlethwaite (1944–1999), British Formula One engineer
- Jane Postlethwaite, British comedian
- Jude Postlethwaite (born 2002), Irish rugby union player
- Lily Postlethwaite (born 2001), Australian rules footballer
- Matt Postlethwaite (born 1996), English rugby union player
- Matthew Postlethwaite (born 1991), British actor
- Pete Postlethwaite (1946–2011), British actor
- Thomas Postlethwaite (1731–1798), English mathematician
- William Postlethwaite (1829–1908), New Zealand politician
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒsəlθweɪt/ POSS-əl-thwayt, /ˈpɒsəlweɪt/ POSS-əl-wayt[1] |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Derivation | from Postlethwaite, a placename in Cumbria |
| Meaning | "Postle's (small) farm" |
See also
edit- James Postlethwaite, a schooner
- Malachy Postlethwayt (1707–1767), British commercial expert and specialist lexicologist
- Kathy Postlewait (born 1949), American golfer
References
edit- ^ "'It's simple when you break it down': How to say the AFLW's trickiest names". AFL Women's. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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